Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/12/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]George, they are mass market manufacturers; Leica Camera is not. And it must have dealers to sell and, at least as important, to be able, in markets where they sell in significant numbers, to maintain and support maintenance and repair facilities. Seth ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lottermoser George" <imagist3@mac.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 12:20 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] un-believable > For me it was the tone; > which had the feeling of a non profit agency. > This time of year and in these economic times > these types of letters usually come from > food pantries and homeless shelters. > > Maybe it was just my mood. > > However, I haven't received any similar notes > from Canon, Apple, Epson or any other > hardware vendor. > > Fond regards, > George > > george@imagist.com > http://www.imagist.com > http://www.imagist.com/blog > http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist > > > > On Dec 19, 2008, at 11:09 AM, Seth Rosner wrote: > >> George, I don't find this unbelievable at all. Why? What am I missing? >> >> Seth >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lottermoser George" >> <imagist3@mac.com> >> To: "Leica Group Users" <lug@leica-users.org> >> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 10:34 AM >> Subject: [Leica] un-believable >> >> >>> To our customers >>> 12.12.2008 >>> >>> Dear customers and friends of our company, >>> >>> This year is no exception; suddenly Christmas is almost here, even >>> though, four weeks ago, everyone thought there was still plenty of >>> time. Christmas is supposed to be a peaceful season, but suddenly, >>> everything is so hectic. >>> As you all know, Leica Camera quite deliberately decided to sell the >>> brand's products exclusively through a network of authorised Leica >>> dealers some years ago. Because, only there can you, as a discerning >>> customer, find the expert advice and service you deserve and expect >>> from a brand like Leica. Our authorised dealers are the partners we >>> all rely on! >>> I would like to request something important of you all: Please >>> support your Leica dealers in these current tough times for the >>> business world. When you are planning your Christmas presents, please >>> spare a thought for your local dealer and our range of products. We >>> will be actively supporting our dealers in the Christmas season and >>> some time beyond with particularly attractive special offers and >>> promotions. So visit your Leica dealer and take a look at the special >>> Leica offers he has waiting just for you. >>> I am looking forward very much to hearing news from our partners, our >>> authorised dealers, about your support. >>> In closing, I want to wish you and your families a very Happy >>> Christmas and a wonderful start to the New Year! >>> Yours >>> >>> >>> Dr. Andreas Kaufmann >>> CEO of the Leica Camera AG >>> >>> >>> Fond regards, >>> George >>> >>> george@imagist.com >>> http://www.imagist.com >>> http://www.imagist.com/blog >>> http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> ---------- >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >> Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.19/1857 - Release Date: >> 12/19/2008 10:09 AM >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.19/1857 - Release Date: 12/19/2008 10:09 AM